Croatia vs Spain
Kickwise AI before kickoff: Spain (71%)Final 1-2Correct
Croatia
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Match summary
Spain beat Croatia 2-1. Croatia led 1-0 at half time. Spain came from behind to win.
- 1-0Ivan Perišić17′
- 1-1Mikel Merino61′
- 1-2Mikel Merino88′
Ivan Perišić opened the scoring for Croatia (17′). Mikel Merino levelled for Spain, set up by Daniel Olmo Carvajal (61′). Mikel Merino put Spain ahead, set up by Martín Zubimendi (88′).
Cards and VAR
Ivan Perišić (Croatia) was sent off (79′). Yellow cards: Croatia 3, Spain 2.
In numbers
Spain had 72% of the ball. Shots: Croatia 10 (5 on target), Spain 10 (3). Top rated: Mikel Merino (Spain), 8.9.
Head to head
3.9 goals a game · both sides scored in 4 of 8
Kickwise AI before kickoff
- Croatia
- 11%
- Draw
- 18%
- Spain
- 71%
The AI's pick: Spain (high confidence). Final 1-2. Correct
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Match facts
- Competition
- UEFA Nations League · League A 4
- Kickoff
- Stadium
- Stadion Poljud, Split
- Referee
- Erik Lambrechts
- Goals
- Croatia: Ivan Perišić 17′Spain: Mikel Merino 61′, Mikel Merino 88′
- Red cards
- Ivan Perišić 79′ (Croatia)
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Questions and answers
Who won Croatia vs Spain?
Spain beat Croatia 2-1. Ivan Perišić opened the scoring for Croatia in the 17th minute. Mikel Merino scored the winner in the 88th minute. Spain came from behind to win.
Who scored in Croatia vs Spain?
Croatia: Ivan Perišić 17′. Spain: Mikel Merino 61′, Mikel Merino 88′.
Did the AI predict Croatia vs Spain correctly?
Before kickoff the Kickwise AI gave Croatia 11%, the draw 18% and Spain 71%, and picked Spain. The final score was 1-2, so the pick was right.
What were the key stats of Croatia vs Spain?
Spain had 72% of the ball. Shots: Croatia 10 (5 on target), Spain 10 (3). Corners: Croatia 3, Spain 6.
Who was the best player in Croatia vs Spain?
Top rated: Mikel Merino (Spain), 8.9. He scored 2 of the goals.
Were there any red cards in Croatia vs Spain?
Croatia: Ivan Perišić 79′.
When and where was Croatia vs Spain played?
Croatia vs Spain was played on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 18:45 UTC. Stadium: Stadion Poljud, Split. Competition: UEFA Nations League, League A 4.
Who started for Croatia and Spain?
Croatia (4-5-1, coach S. Bilić): D. Livaković, J. Stanišić, J. Šutalo, L. Vušković, J. Gvardiol, N. Vlašić, L. Modrić, K. Jakić, M. Kovačić, I. Perišić, I. Matanović. Spain (4-2-3-1, coach Luis de la Fuente): Unai Simón, Marc Pubill, Pau Cubarsí Paredes, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella, Rodri, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Álex Baena, Mikel Oyarzabal.
Who refereed Croatia vs Spain?
Erik Lambrechts was the referee.
How did the previous meeting between Croatia and Spain end?
Spain won the last meeting 4-1 (UEFA Nations League, September 2026).